Originally Posted by Nagrom_

+1 to what everyone said.

Tektro generally makes a pretty damn good brake for the cost. In order to keep costs down, they give you crappy pads. Kinda like how electronic manufacturers use really crappy batteries in their products. It's to keep costs down. I'd much rather have ****ty batteries and pads, than a ****ty flashlight or caliper. The consumables are where the costs are cut.


+1 to KoolStops. The Salmons are really good in wet weather, but if you never ride in the rain, get the Blacks. They perform better in the dry. If you ride all year round, try out the dual compounds.